In this captivating chapter of Jotham's Journey, we encounter profound truths about preparation and prophecy that speak directly to our hearts during Advent. As young Jotham travels with Nathan, a wise teacher disguised as a fool, we're reminded that God often works through unexpected messengers and unlikely circumstances. The conversation between these two travelers unveils something extraordinary: the Messiah's coming isn't some distant dream but an imminent reality. Nathan shares specific prophecies about the Messiah being born in Bethlehem, coming from Jacob's lineage, and arriving according to divine timing. What strikes us most is Nathan's conviction that the Messiah could arrive 'any day.' This challenges our tendency to push spiritual realities into some far-off future. The question posed to us is piercing: Do we search the scriptures daily until we know them by heart? Do we actually live according to what God has commanded? Advent becomes more than a countdown when we recognize it as an invitation to develop daily habits of meeting with God, reading His Word, and acting unselfishly toward others. Just as God provided Israel with all the hints they needed to recognize their Messiah, He has given us everything we need to live holy lives. The challenge isn't lack of information but whether we'll actually do what we know.